COOPERATION

RICHMOND

Open Space Fridays are a dedicated time and space for entrepreneurs to develop their business ideas and receive support with specific business challenges.

If you’d like to schedule a one-on-one meeting to discuss a specific business challenge, email us in advance at info@cooperationrichmond.org with a brief description of the challenge and your preferred meeting time. Meetings can be held in person or virtually.

What We Offer

  • Non Extractive Lending

    Funding Bay Area democratically led businesses, prioritizing Richmond businesses serving communities of color.

  • Business Education & Training

    A hands-on program to turn business ideas into sustainable, democratically-led ventures.

  • Space & Opportunities

    Open Space Fridays offers free co-working, resources, and optional one-on-one support for entrepreneurs every Friday in our office.

Mission

We encourage cooperation in the workplace and throughout the community. We provide ongoing technical, educational, financial, and organizational support to mission-aligned businesses, strengthening the greater Richmond community and investing in Richmond’s economic future.

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